Nikki Reed
An actress and screenwriter who burst onto the scene as a co-writer and star of the raw teen drama 'Thirteen' at just fourteen years old.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress·Birthday: May 17·Millennials
Biography
Nikki Reed's entry into Hollywood was anything but conventional. At 14, she channeled her own turbulent early teen years into co-writing the searing independent film 'Thirteen' with director Catherine Hardwicke, a role she also played. The film's gritty authenticity made her an instant indie sensation and showcased a precocious talent for storytelling. While she later gained global fame as the vampire Rosalie Hale in the 'Twilight' saga, Reed has consistently chosen projects that reflect her interests in complex characters and independent production. Beyond acting, she is a committed entrepreneur, co-founding the sustainable jewelry brand Bayou with Love, which reflects her advocacy for ethical consumerism and environmental causes.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nikki was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nikki Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Nikki's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and starred in 'Thirteen' at age 14, winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
- Played Rosalie Hale across all five films in the blockbuster 'Twilight Saga' film series.
- Founded the sustainable jewelry and lifestyle brand Bayou with Love.
- Starred as Cathy in the TV adaptation of 'The O.C.' creator's new series, 'The Midnight Club'.
Did You Know?
She is married to actor and 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen.
She is a certified yoga instructor.
She is an advocate for animal rights and environmental issues, often promoting veganism.
Her mother, Cheryl Houston, is a set designer and interior decorator.
“I think the most powerful thing a woman can do is to define her own beauty.”
